After School Sports Mentor

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A sports development organization in Belfast seeks an After Schools Sports Mentor to deliver engaging sports sessions and initiatives in primary and secondary schools. The role requires experience in sports and youth activities, alongside a relevant coaching qualification. The ideal candidate will promote physical well-being and personal development while fostering school engagement through inclusive programmes. The position offers flexibility with up to 25 hours per week, and the pay ranges based on age. Ideal for individuals passionate about working with youth.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering sports or youth activity sessions.
• Ability to work with young people of varying ages and abilities.
• At least one coaching qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in any sport-related discipline.
• Experience of school-based delivery of programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver after-school sports sessions, clubs, and structured activity programmes across partner schools.
• Liaise with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to coordinate timetables, session plans, and programme delivery.
• Support the planning of sport-led initiatives that promote physical well-being, confidence building, teamwork, and social development.
• Monitor student participation, engagement, and outcomes, providing feedback to schools and internal teams.
• Adapt sessions to meet the needs of diverse groups, ensuring an inclusive environment for all students.
• Represent the organisation professionally within school settings, maintaining positive relationships.

Skills

Experience delivering sports or youth activity sessions

Ability to work with young people of varying ages and abilities

At least one coaching qualification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any sport-related discipline

Job description

SPORTS CHANGES LIFE FOUNDATION is a sport for development organisation that raises aspirations through sport. The After Schools Sports Mentor will work directly within primary and secondary schools to deliver a broad suite of after‑school activities, sports programmes, and sport‑led initiatives, encouraging physical activity, supporting students’ personal development and strengthening school engagement through structured, inclusive sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver after‑school sports sessions, clubs, and structured activity programmes across partner schools.
• Liaise with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to coordinate timetables, session plans, and programme delivery.
• Support the planning of sport‑led initiatives that promote physical well‑being, confidence building, teamwork, and social development.
• Monitor student participation, engagement, and outcomes, providing feedback to schools and internal teams.
• Adapt sessions to meet the needs of diverse groups, ensuring an inclusive environment for all students.
• Represent the organisation professionally within school settings, maintaining positive relationships.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience delivering sports or youth activity sessions.
• Ability to work with young people of varying ages and abilities.
• At least one coaching qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in any sport‑related discipline.
• Experience of school‑based delivery of programmes.

Further Information

The job may close before the listed closing date at the employer’s discretion.

Application Information

JOBSTART is open to working‑age benefit claimants deemed eligible by a work coach. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your work coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working‑age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID: 1752801 | Sector: Leisure | Area: Belfast | Salary: 16‑17 (age) £7.55, 18‑20 £10.00, 21+ £12.21 per hour | Contract: Temporary | Hours: up to 25 per week (flexible/reduced hours available on approval) | Published: 06/01/2026 | Closing: 16/02/2026